The Moy Mackay Gallery in Peebles has opened the year with a flourish of female artists, all with very different styles.
The gallery’s current exhibition, which runs until 18 March, features work by a trio of outstanding artists: Rosanne Barr, whose sweeping, expansive brushstrokes capture light and land; Karen Wilson (pictured), who also paints in oil but works in an entirely different way creating a more intimate and textural surface ablaze with flowers in the landscape; plus Helen Fay, a printmaker, who creates wonderful renditions of animals in etching – a medium that allows her to explore depth through intense mark making and the creation of deep strong solidity.
Gallery owner Moy Mackay is herself exploring new territory through the development of felt and stitch fibre prints – an exciting complement to her existing, high-quality giclee prints. The fibre prints are extremely sophisticated, hand-finished, luxurious interpretations of Moy’s wonderful originals.
As well as the featured artists in the current exhibition, the gallery showcases beautifully crafted objects from applied artists, including glass, wood, sculpture and mixed media pieces which together create a visual delight for the senses.
Further info
The Moy Mackay Gallery is tucked away in the Northgate, Peebles. www.moymackaygallery.com